The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-07-01
CHAPTER XXI.


glasses mounted ON his nose, and his
pen went scratch, scratch. over some
legal-looking documents before him.
The sHn was shining brightly, and the
day PROMISED to be warm.
The sheriff was busy returning his
subpenaes. which were many. Helen's
lawyer had subpenaed host of wit
nesses to support her good character.
while Mothers Tartrum and Grundy
were on the side of Arnold. ready to
swear they never thought her as good
az she ought to be.
The hairy mole on Mother Tartrum's
chin seemed to tremble with indigna-
ton when she saw SO many 'who had
alters thot her a nice gal"
Judge Arnold was also busy his
short whiskers elevated to an almost
horizontal position. lodging about from
the sheriff to the attorney for the State.
Now he whispered some sage advice to
the attorney, then he ran back to the
sheriff. then to the attorney again and
Familiarity put his arms about his neck
to draw his ear down, while he whis-
pered that mysterious something. Then
the attorney would nod. smile and feel
flattered. What all this hob-nobbing,
whispering and smiling was about, no
one could tell. -ss-
"What time is the case set for,
Souire?" Judge Arnold at last asked,
aloud.
"Ten O'clock" answered that imper-
turbable dignitary of the law, without
looking up from his writing.
Ten o'clock came. and the sheriff.
who had gone after the fair prisoner,
entered with her. Mrs. Bridges ac-
companied her. "Poor child. you shall
not 90 alone" .he good woman said.
1.-The Lord is very good to me in my
Affections" said Helen. devotedly. II
shall not be alone. for he will be with
me-"
II know it. my child, know it; but
sometimes the prince of darkness
rules"
"His rule is brief" said Helen
"They can kill this body. but my soul
is beyond their reach"
The above was spoken after the APP
pearance of the sheriff. with the an.
nouncement that it was time to .'take
up the case"
Helen put on her neat little hat; Mrs.
Bridges came to adjust it for her. Her
face was pale. while one little curl in
sisted upon hanging out cequettishly.
though Mrs. Bridges tried to confine it.
Wen just let it go, my dear. l am
sure You look sweeter by il" said the
good woman. kissing her. "NoV we
are ready. Do not be excited, child. "
Helen smiled, saying:
'.OW natural impulses are sometimes
beyond our control, and it makes but
little difference how look or act III
am unmOvef it will he taken for hard
ened guilt, if l tremble or weepit will be
supposed to come from guilty con-
science. The Lord give me strength to
bear my burden is nay prayer"
There was just the least flutter as the
fair prisoner entered.
A crowd of village lOafers came pour.
ing into the court room. The case had
caused considerable comment, and
brought more than the usual crowd Of
loOkers-On to witness it.
Mr.. Layman beckoned his beautiful
client to his corner of the court room,
and the hairy mole on Mother Tar
trum's chin again trembled, and with
Unsurpassed indignation she espied
the curl on the broad. white brow.
1.-THE shameful thing-shc's tried to
make herself look purity" she whis-
pered to Mrs. Arnold. Guess they'll
cut her hair off when they get her
thar"
Helen's lawyer consulted with her a
few moments. then decided to hear the
States testimony, and, perhaps, waive
further examination. They would be
better prepared for a criminal court
trial. If they heard the testimony Of
the State here.
swell. are We ready?" asked the Jus.
tice.
Miss Halle Arnold was called. Her
red face seemed redder than ever as
she ''stood up to he sworn" The oath
was administered by the justice in his
usual slow, solemn manner. and she
took the seat set apart for witnesses.
Helen sat by her attorney, with Mrs.
Bridges on the other side holding hex
hand. --a
Il never did think much o. that Mrs.
Bridges" said Mother Tartrum, show
kin she set by the side o that thing. an
her q thief ?"
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